BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who are unable to provide evidence of being taught and examined through the medium of English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This can be via an Occupational English Test with a grade of C+ in writing and B in the reading, listening and speaking sections or an English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 7.0 and at least a 6.5 in the writing section and at least a 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections. Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2 (Issued by an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation) or Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 however, a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C, or grade 4, or above will still be required. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required. A maximum of 8 UCAS Tariff points may come from the Extended Project at Grade A or A*. All applicants to Nursing programmes holding the Access to Higher Education qualification will also require Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy unless you already hold GCSE grade C in Maths and English. Pass in Access to HE Diploma accepted 9 level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 level 3 credits at Merit are required. Applicants should also have GCSE Maths and English at C grade or above or National Literacy and Numeracy level 2. The NMC permits ARU to consider Accreditation for Prior Course or Experiential Learning for up to 50% of the BSc (Hons) Nursing course. If you have undertaken relevant prior study you can apply for this to be considered. Evidence of your previous study (listed below) will be required to assist in the mapping of your previous study to our course. Our team will review this & advise at which point of the course you would be eligible for entry. Please apply through UCAS for Advanced Entry, by selecting Year 2. Evidence required for consideration is as follows: 1. Your reasons for leaving your previous course. Evidenced in your personal statement. 2. Transcript and module information. 3. A reference from your previous course tutor. 4. Official confirmation of practice hours completed. AS points not accepted.